Provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States as stipulated by the INS

Federal Work Study Options

Work on campus in various departments and offices

Reading Tutors (literacy program operated at various local sites)

Other Community Service Organizations (Mentoring)

Institutional Work-Study Options

Available on limited basis

On campus positions only

Student Employment

Some students choose to work independently off-site in order to earn a little extra money.The Job Location and Development Program (JDL) is a job program Life West offers to help connect our students with local jobs. Our JLD person works to develop off-campus positions for all students (federal work study and non-work-study). Additional services include providing access to employment opportunity information and to various workshops developed to improve your resume or interviewing skills.

Reasons to Become A Work Study Employee

This is how it works:
Students often chose work-study jobs to minimize the amount of money they borrow while in school. During the duration of a student’s education (12 or 14 quarters), earnings could range from $12,000 to $14,000 by working 6-7 hours a week. Taking into consideration the interest accrual while in school, earning a $1,000 a quarter could lower your monthly payment by $165.00 and decrease your cumulative payments (principal & interest) over a 10 year payment period by $19,500.

Will a job work around my schedule?
Yes, most departments are flexible and sensitive to student’s need and expect the same thing in return from their employees.

Where do I get information on jobs?
Job listings are posted on the jobs bulletin boards in Sid Square, in Student Life and online. A variety of positions are available with hourly wages ranging from $12 to $20. To apply for a position stop by Student Life.

Where do students work?
The federal and institutional work-study programs offer jobs on and off campus. A variety of positions are available in administrative/ support services, labs, and clinic. In addition, the federal work-study program offers positions in tutoring elementary school students.

How and when are students paid?
Students are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of the month. Checks are available for pick up at the Payroll Office.

Are you willing to make sacrifices now for the future?
We know classes are tough and times are tight; however, for 10 hours a week you can greatly reduce your student loan debt and monthly payments in the future.